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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Bank Commits $10 Million To Support Affordable Housing in Austin

PNC Bank announced a commitment to invest $10 million in the Austin Housing Conservancy fund, an innovative solution to address Austin’s housing crisis through a collaboration between investors, nonprofit and community partners.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Bath & Body Works Associates Reflect on Visit to D.C.’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

In celebration of Black History Month, Bath & Body Works sponsored a special associate visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Associates traveled from Columbus, Ohio and New York and were met by local D.C. colleagues

Inclusion & Opportunity

KFC’s Ashleigh Griffith Celebrates Family Tradition of Learning in Honor of Black History Month

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we asked Black and African American employees across our teams at KFC what family traditions make them Original.

Corporate Responsibility

Designing Dreams: Nurko Kucevic’s Remarkable Journey From War-Torn Homeland to Packaging Innovation in the U.S.

Behind all the products we make are talented team members, like Nurko, with incredible stories and a drive to deliver value to our customers, at every moment and in every experience.

Philanthropy

FedEx Canteens Drive Hope and Nourishment to Communities in Need

With support from FedEx through their Charitable Giving Program, The Salvation Army co-branded FedEx canteens deployed to 40 events in the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Education & Workforce Development

Baker Tilly’s Insight on how to Create your School District's Financial "Story" for Better Decision-Making

Engaging district leadership effectively involves a combination of communication strategies and a thorough understanding of the district's financial landscape.

Inclusion & Opportunity

GoDaddy’s Love & Business Series: Harp Vision

GoDaddy chatted to the Harpers, the couple behind Harp Vision, a Black-owned social enterprise offering natural, luxury self-care products.

Here’s a glimpse into how Tyron and April Harper navigate the grand adventure of being both business partners and a match made in heaven.

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Offers Unemployed a Fresh Start With Free Bartender Training Program

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is once again changing lives in Madrid and Barcelona as it invites 30 young adults to take part in its free bartender training program, Shake Your Future.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Vestas: Powering Quality in the Supply Chain

SAP Business Network enables Vestas to run all its procurement and supply chain collaboration processes online – even beyond company boundaries.

Philanthropy

After Nearly One Year of Conflict in Sudan, 18 Million People Face Food Insecurity

The last ten months of conflict in Sudan have left millions in need of humanitarian assistance.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner - February 2024

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued its quarterly newsletter, including stories from Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and the Biomimicry Institute.

Corporate Responsibility

New Look, Same Vision: SAC Is Now Cascale

Yesterday, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), celebrated its rebrand with members, partners, stakeholders, and co-founder Rick Ridgeway at an event in London.

Energy & Infrastructure

Gas Demand Response Program Creates Savings for Glens Falls Hospital | National Grid

For a full decade, Glens Falls Hospital has partnered with National Grid on energy efficiency projects, leading to increased sustainability and energy savings.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Love Your Neighbor With Your Investments

Over the past few years, a growing number of investors have started leaning into their faith to guide their investment choices.

Events

Sustainable Procurement Is the Cornerstone for Business Resilience and Growth

The Barometer Report, A Joint Study by EcoVadis and Accenture, Uncovers Five Strategies to Transform Sustainable Procurement From Value Protection to Value Creation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Henkel Signs Agreement To Acquire Seal for Life Industries

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC (“Seal for Life”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets.

Philanthropy

Mastercard: Fusion and Disruption: The Soulful Tale of Black Girl Tamales

Larkin recently took part in a 24-week training program combining Mastercard’s Digital Doors curriculum, which focuses on enhancing and securing digital operations, and Our Village United’s Elevated entrepreneurship effort.

Environment

“Gender Equity and Climate Justice” – Interview With Areta Sobieraj, Oxfam Italy

For our Future magazine, we interviewed Areta Sobieraj, Global Citizenship Education Lead of Oxfam Italy. The condition of women, the fight against gender inequalities and the social effects of the climate crisis are some of the most relevant issues highlighted in the interview.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Climate-Focused Investing Two Approaches for Equity Portfolios

There are several different ways you can approach investing in the climate-focused space.

Inclusion & Opportunity

AEG Celebrates Black History Month With Renowned Marketer and Cultural Translator Dr. Marcus Collins

As a people-driven business, AEG recognizes the power of sports and live entertainment to influence culture.

Corporate Responsibility

Knowledge Sharing in Action: Jackson Dixie Team Visits Bowling Green Facility for Invaluable Training

In a recent initiative to foster teamwork and knowledge sharing, the Jackson, Tennessee, Dixie team joined their counterparts in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a transformative training experience.

Energy & Infrastructure

Direct Relief Announces $10 Million in Grant Funding To Boost Resilient Power for Health Facilities in Tribal Communities

Direct Relief today unveiled an initial $10 million funding commitment that will provide grants to bolster health facilities’ energy resilience and enhance care for patients who rely on them.

Environment

Applications Close Soon for the Biomimicry Launchpad

The Biomimicry Institute is inviting nature-inspired scientists, engineers, designers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to embark on a transformative 10-week journey.

Volunteering & Community

Kotex Global Study Finds Nearly 60% of Women Feel Progress Is Lacking and Launches #ProgressFeelsLike Movement To Ignite Action on International Women’s Day

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex, creator of the period care category, is marking International Women’s Day (March 8) by releasing eye-opening data from a study around how women worldwide feel about progress.

Awards & Rankings

Paychex Ranks Fourth on List of World’s Top Training Organizations

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top training organizations in the world with a 2024 Training APEX Award, presented by Training magazine.

Latest Campaigns

Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.